d3.js on Node.js Environment Variable information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in d3.js on Node.js. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation as part of Environment Variable can lead to information disclosure. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-16044. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in d3.js on Node.js (JavaScript Library) (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation as part of a Environment Variable leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

`d3.js` was a malicious module published with the intent to hijack environment variables. It has been unpublished by npm.

The bug was discovered 08/09/2017. The weakness was published 06/04/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at nodesecurity.io. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-16044 since 10/29/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1592 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 299 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

08/09/2017 🔍
10/29/2017 +81 days 🔍
06/04/2018 +217 days 🔍
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06/05/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/14/2020 +619 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: nodesecurity.io
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-16044 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-16044
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118930

Entryinfo

Created: 06/05/2018 10:25
Updated: 02/14/2020 19:42
Changes: 06/05/2018 10:25 (59), 02/14/2020 19:42 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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